Comparison
Free vs paid hosting: what actually changes.
The free plan isn't a stripped-down trial — it's the same cPanel and infrastructure with fewer resources and no email accounts. Here's exactly where the line sits.
| What matters | Free | Paid (Starter+) |
|---|---|---|
| Core platform | Full cPanel, PHP, MySQL | Full cPanel, PHP, MySQL |
| Ads injected into your site | None, ever | None, ever |
| Storage | 5 GB | 50 GB+ |
| Email accounts | Not included | Unlimited |
| Support channel | Community & docs | 24×7 direct support |
| Best for | Portfolios, learning, staging | Business sites, client work |
Decision guide
When it's worth upgrading
Stay free
You're learning or prototyping
Portfolios, student projects, demos and anything where a subdomain is fine and you don't need a mailbox on the domain.
Move to Starter
You're running something for others
Client sites, small businesses, or any project where "contact@yourdomain" and real support matter.
See the full breakdown